Ludwig′s angina: A case report and review of management

Ludwig′s angina: A case report and review of management

Space infection in the Oral and Maxillofacial region is common from odontogenic origin especially in the immunocompromised patients. Ludwig′s angina which is relatively uncommon remains a potentially life-threatening condition due to the risk of impending airway obstruction. Thus, because of its inv...

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Veröffentlicht in:SRM Journal of Research in Dental Sciences 2014, Vol.5 (3), p.211-214
Hauptverfasser: Balasubramanian, Sasikala, Elavenil, P, Shanmugasundaram, S, Himarani, J, Krishnakumar Raja, VB
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Sprache:eng
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airway obstruction
life-threatening
ludwig′s angina
space infection
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Zusammenfassung:Space infection in the Oral and Maxillofacial region is common from odontogenic origin especially in the immunocompromised patients. Ludwig′s angina which is relatively uncommon remains a potentially life-threatening condition due to the risk of impending airway obstruction. Thus, because of its invasive nature, early identification and management of Ludwig′s angina is extremely important.
ISSN:0976-433X
2772-5243
2772-5251
DOI:10.4103/0976-433X.138778